Frightening story of a nation unable and lame duck leader seemingly uninterested in slowing the spread. 217,000 new cases just shy of 2900 deaths, 100,000. Dr. Anthony fauci warns the u. S. Hasnt hit the post thanksgiving peak and that christmas could deepen the hospital crisis already playing out across the country. New data shows the virus is killing more americans than anything else this week, new projections show the scale of american loss may double by april 1st, 539,000 americans. Thats how many of us Scientists Say are expected to die by spring. In an exclusive cnn interview, the president elect issued a new coronavirus challenge to americans, wear a mask for his first 100 days in office. One experts projects a nationwide buy in could save 66,000 lives. 66,000 of our parents, spouses, siblings, children we wouldnt have to mourn if that happens. Fauci says the president elect is on the right path. He is saying hey, folks, trust me. Everybody for 100 days. Now, it might be after t
It. I think the president wants to do everything right now people with preexisting conditions are covered and not discriminated against. Your change to a system where who the hell knows what will happen . It depends on what state theyre in. If they live in this state, that governor may seek waiver. Theyre thrown into a system where hopefully fund will cover their preexisting conditions. It is a big change for people who live with those kinds of illnesses. Is it not . The big change, i guess we have very different view of this. My view, the president s view, if you have a preexisting condition, and you no longer have a health care provider, or your premiums, your deductibles are going through roof, then you dont have coverage. What im saying to you it is not the same. Why change preexisting conditions . Were not. Were strengthening. We have done everything to not only strengthen but to guarantee heres my waiver and no more sure. I think the fundamental point that seems to be getting los
Good morning. Its friday, august 25th. It is now a category two hurricane. The storm is expected to become a category three by the time it makes landfall, making it the strongest storm to hit texas since 2008. Now, the National Hurricane center is warning of lifethreatening and devastating flooding and has issued storm surge warnings for are parts of the texas coast. Of the 35 inches of rain, they are also possible in parts of Southeast Texas through next week. Mandatory evacuation orders are in effect for multiple cities and counties in texas and louisiana where harvey is threatening to be the biggest storm to hit new orleans since katrina 12 years ago. Nbc meteorologist bill karins joins us now with the latest. Obviously, a very scary situation. People heeding those evacuation orders, but this is really a race against time. Todays story will be the storm surge and the winds and how much damage they can do. Then over the weekend it will be about the rain and how this epic historic rai
Dana, they held a News Conference a short time ago in washington, the attorney general said Political Violence in any forms is in conflict with the democratic process. This is unacceptable. Political violence or the threat of violence is antithetical to our vigorous system of selfgovernment. It is a threat to that respect for law and process that allows our people to accept legislatio legislation, elections, court rulings, which with they do not agree. This is the central feature of our system of government. You advocate for your belief enthusiastically, but peacefully and lawfully comply with the results. Federal investigators seized the suspects van covering it with a blue tarp earlier today concealing approach from pro trump stickers. Showcasing videos of himself appearing at trump rallies. Single democrats and at least one powerful donor. Why was he targeting democrats . I dont know. Other than what you might normally expect. Appears to be that will be determined by the facts as th